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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.17, 732.28 and 154.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.17, 732.28 and 154.57 is: 231.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.17 : 732.28 = 154.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.17/732.28 = 154.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.17x = 732.28 × 154.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.17x = 113,188.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,188.91/488.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.86

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